Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit Camping
in December

🌡️ 32-52°F● very low crowds🏕️ 162 campsites🚗 3 hr 30 min from Austin

Booking Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit in December

December is a very low-crowd month at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit. Cold, quiet — great for solitude. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for December dates, that window opens in July. Walk-up availability is often possible this month, but setting an alert guarantees you get the best site.

What to Expect in December

Temperatures run 32-52°F at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit in December. 32-52°F_ADVICE

Best activities: hiking, wildlife viewing, stargazing.

Park Highlights

  • Sandy swimming beach on Ray Roberts Lake
  • Excellent fishing — largemouth bass, catfish, crappie
  • DORBA mountain bike trails — well-maintained singletrack

Tips for December

  • The swimming beach is the best in any North Texas state park — get there early on hot weekends
  • The DORBA mountain bike trails connect to the Greenbelt Corridor — you can ride for miles

Common Questions

Is Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit crowded in December?

December sees very low crowds at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit. Cold, quiet — great for solitude.

When do reservations open for December?

Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For December, the booking window opens in July. Set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations any time.

What should I pack for December camping?

For December at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit (32-52°F): 32-52°F_ADVICE

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December at a Glance

Weather
32-52°F
Crowds
Very Low
Campsites
162
Activities
hiking